Garnet Cushion Sugarloaf Cabochon

Featuring an intriguing style and deep red hue, this garnet sugarloaf cabochon offers a square shape with rounded, pyramid-like sides. The concave edges of this gemstone form cleaner facets and provide a heavier look to the gem. Use the gemstone individually, in a pair to make earrings or match it with gems of similar or complementary colors for complex designs. Garnet is the birthstone for January. Traditional red garnet derives its deep color from iron and magnesium. Garnets are actually a family of closely related gemstones. The most common color is red; but garnets are also found in green, orange, pink and blue. Garnet exhibits few inclusions, and those that are present tend to be rounded, seedlike crystals with irregular edges.

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Gemstone type: Garnet
Stone shape: Square
Stone size: 5mm, 6mm
Stone type: Natural
Color: Red
Enhancement: None (N)
Mohs hardness: 6.5–7.5
Refractive index: 1.74–1.89
Specific gravity: 3.6–4.2
Mineral source: MOZAMBIQUE
Cutting center: Thailand